Truama Informed*Creative Wellness
Healing Through Creativity & Connection
Creativity
"At Paint Your Pain Away™, art is only the medium — and your story is the masterpiece. A safe, supportive space to understand your pain, build coping skills, and transform what hurts into something beautiful."
Founder: Shannon Southwick
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Bachelors in Business Management
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14+ years guiding veterans & civilians through trauma and chronic pain.
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Decided to Follow a more holistic approach to treating her conditions.
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As a result She has researched so much medical knowledge that she even teaches her own dr.s new things.
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Suffers from:
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Fibromyalgia,
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C-PTSD,
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Gluten Sensitive(extreme),
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IBD, and
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Chronic Fatigue
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Personal Growth Creative Exploration Peer-Based Support Educational Wellness
Mindfulness & Self-Awareness
A gentle space where art becomes a doorway to healing.
Paint Your Pain Away™ believes in the restorative balance art can have on the soul. As you learn solid painting techniques and commit to your healing journey, we explore the issues that plague the mind and the body — and how painting can open you in a friendly, supportive way.
This space is for those navigating chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, unresolved trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or simply a quiet feeling of disconnection. No prior experience with meditation or art required — only a willingness to show up for yourself, exactly as you are.
Veterans & First responders
Personal Healing Journeys
Holistic Wellness Seekers
Creative; Non-Traditional Self Discovery
Services & Experiences
Every offering is rooted in lived experience, peer support, and creative self-expression — never clinical, always compassionate.
Programs designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Courses and Workshops
Educational Wellness Library
Explore our diverse range of courses designed to enrich your mind, body, spirit. From daily med and coping skills to understanding the beauty in your pain, each class offers unique insights and practices. in Pilates for Painting to unlock your creativity, or dive into the of Color to discover emotional applications in. Join us for Artfully Mindful and Ritual Flow, a gentle four-week lymphatic, to cultivate wellness and mindfulness in your life.
Skool Platform Community
Owner and Creator
Shannon Southwick
Approachable resources on trauma, emotional processing, chronic pain, mindfulness, and creative expression as a daily coping tool. Curated and organized with you in mind.
Art Events
Join our engaging workshops that focus on specific techniques and styles. Perfect for those looking to enhance their skills or try something new in a supportive environment.
Coming Soon
Stay Tuned
We are in the process of moving to Florida, once we get there Shannon plans on creating community events, including exhibitions and community projects. You'll be able to connect with fellow artists and showcase your work in a vibrant, encouraging atmosphere.
It's more than just Art. It's a doorway home to Yourself.
New Arrivals
Stay Connected to Your Healing
— tailored to what matters to YOU.
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STORIES
Voices from our community.
Skool Community Member
“A safe space to share experiences and creativity. Painting opened my mind in a way nothing else has.”
Veteran Member
“Shannon meets you exactly where you are. No judgment — just understanding, color, and patience.”
Healing Journey
Participant
“I came for the art and stayed for the healing. My canvas is now a daily reminder of how far I have come.”
Stories shared with consent from members of the Paint Your Pain Away™ community.
Join Our Community
Follow us for daily healing prompts, technique tutorials, member spotlights, and encouragement.
YouTube
TikTok
The Paint Your Pain Away App
Track your healing journey, upload artwork as you complete each module, earn badges, access your personal gallery, and connect with the community — all from your phone.
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✦Personal gallery for your progress photos
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✦Upload artwork after each course module
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✦Earn healing journey badges
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✦Community Growth Gallery
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✦Daily creative prompts and reminders